AS I GO INTO THE TWILIGHT

(This Poem is dedicated to all the students of CCC ACE and CJC ACE)

As I enter into the twilight,
In a zone that is unknown,
My thoughts are of all the people I leave behind,
Of all the friends with whom I have grown.

I have shed many tears over the days,
And twisted and turned in my sleep,
For you all were everything in many ways,
And now the hurt is really deep.

But life is but a day to day reality,
And dreams are born and some do die,
So while we sometimes hide from sincerity,
The love I have for all of you, I cannot lie.

So I enter into the twilight,
Into the zone of no return,
Knowing that even when you´re out of sight,
From me you still have a lot to learn.

So will you come with me?
As I move away from where I use to be,
Will you remember all I said and did,
Or will you close the door and cover it like a jar with a lid?

For I´m going into the twilight,
Where only a few dare to go,
And when morning comes after the night,
I will be there no more.

Farewell, my children, my life,
You must go on without me,
For I´ve gone into the twilight,
Into that place which sets me free.

Brenda Aurora Ysaguirre
Copyright 2009 Brenda Ysaguirre

AS I CLOSE A CHAPTER- I TAKE YOU IN MY HEART

Dearest Students of CCC ACE AND CJC ACE,
As I close a chapter in my life, I look back at the many things we have done together. We have laughed, we have joked, we have worked and most importantly we have loved.

All I want to say to you today, is that you have been the world to me. You have each filled a space in my heart and in my soul. All my tomorrows will have meaning because you have shared my todays.I may have been many things: a mother, a friend, a teacher, a dramatist, a comedian, a director and a mentor.

God has been good. He has taken me to places and I have seen many great things come from my sincerity and my kindness. I thank you for sharing my life, my joys and my sorrows. I now invite you to share my tomorrows.As I fade into the twilight, I take with me your life, your friendship, your joys and your sorrows. Even though we will be apart, I take you in my heart. Study and be all that you can be. Smile and remember: you are the ruler of your destiny. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU. You have the power to make things happen. Take my love with you and let it grow. Take my friendship and let it shine.

Many will try to tarnish and darken my name and many have been the reason of this separation from the best thing that had ever happened to me - my opportunity of sharing your lives. To them we say: YOU CAN´T STOP THIS! LA LUCHA SIGUE!

My house is open at all times for you and you families. Come see me sometimes.

Love always,
Ms. B

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY

Today was a good day. Thanks to all my students who texted me and to those who called, and to those who came by. I will always love you and you can all come by and visit.

TWO THINGS ARE OBVIOUS: WE LOVE EACH OTHER VERY MUCH - MY STUDENTS AND I AND NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE MY PLACE.


CAN´T STOP THIS!!!

NOTICIAS DESTACADAS EN BELICE

Influenza A(H1N1). Belice no registra ningún caso confirmado. Las últimas 3 muestras enviadas a CAREC en Trinidad y Tobago el 8 de mayo resultaron negativas. En total, las 40 muestras analizadas hasta el momento han sido negativas. Ayer el Ministerio de Salud de Belice recibió una donación de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) por 3 mil paquetes de Tamiflu, valuada en US$ 100 mil.

Peligro para cítricos. La Asociación de Productores de Cítricos de Belice (CGA) alertó sobre la aparición de la enfermedad del enverdecimiento de los cítricos (Huanglongbing, HLB), la cual ha sido detectada sólo en cítricos de jardines en el norte, sur y occidente del país, pero no en las plantaciones. Los cítricos son uno de los productos de mayor exportación de Belice. Se realizan monitoreos y medidas preventivas; hoy iniciarán talleres para informar y entrenar a los productores. Desde hace 2 años se trabaja con el Instituto Caribeño para la Agricultura y la Investigación, mientras que expertos de Miami visitarán Belice para diseñar una estrategia contra el problema

Azúcar. La denominación de Comercio Equitable (Fair Trade) para el azúcar de Belice obtenida en febrero de 2008 se encuentra en revisión, según lo previsto en el acuerdo correspondiente. La Asociación de Cañeros de Belice (BSCFA) se encuentra en negociaciones con Fair Trade y Tate and Lyle para la implementación de un Programa de Mejoramiento de la Calidad, el cual aseguraría la venta de azúcar por los próximos 3 años
Puente Kendal. Después de las lluvias del fin de semana, se elevó la alerta de inundación del puente provisional Kendal sobre el Río Sittee, sin embargo no se inundó ni la circulación fue interrumpida, como señalaron algunos medios. El puente, que comunica al sur del país, había sido destruido en 2008 por el paso de la tormenta tropical Arthur. El Ejército de los EE UU había donado un nuevo puente Bailey con valor de US$ 500 mil; sin embargo, de acuerdo con el Ministerio de Obras, ese puente será instalado en otro lugar, debido a que no cumplió con el ancho necesario y por motivos económicos. El gobierno actualmente busca un puente permanente.

Censo de estatura. Los ministerios de Educación y de Salud llevan a cabo un censo de estatura entre 9 mil niños a lo largo del país. Los resultados serán enviados al Instituto de Nutrición para Centroamérica y Panamá y el programa regional de alimentación y nutrición. El objetivo es identificar si existe un adecuado crecimiento de los niños y las causas de su posible retraso. El último censo de 1996 mostró retrasos en el crecimiento en 15.4% de los niños entre 6 y 9 años

SWINE FLU FACTS

Swine flu concerns spread
ATLANTA (UPI) -- Health officials worldwide Monday worked to contain what they said appears to be a spreading outbreak of swine flu from Mexico, the presumed epicenter. In Mexico City, one of every five residents wore masks to protect themselves against the virus, CNN reported. As many as 103 deaths in Mexico had been blamed on swine flu, the country's health minister said. However, only 18 of the deaths were confirmed by lab tests to be from swine flu and reported as such to the World Health Organization. The United States stepped up preparations for a possible epidemic after health officials confirmed 20 cases. Canada announced its first cases of the virus Sunday. Although the current cases of U.S. swine flu are mild, the public should prepare for additional cases and possible fatalities, a health official said. "We don't have great information yet," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, interim deputy director for science and public health at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. "There have been no deaths in the United States so far -- I do fear that we will have deaths here." Swine flu is a contagious respiratory disease that affects pigs and is caused by a type-A influenza virus, CNN said. The current strain is a new variation of an H1N1 virus, which is a mix of human and animal versions. When the flu spreads person-to-person, instead of from animals to humans, it can mutate, making it harder to treat or fend because people have no natural immunity. The WHO has called the outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern" and is trying to determine how easily the communicable disease can spread from person to person.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International

JUST REMEMBER ( A poem for my students)

When you´re sad and lonely,
When you´re feeling blue,
Just remember one thing,
I´ll be thinking of you.

When friends seem to disappear,
When they seem so few,
Just remember one thing,
I´ll be there for you.

When all is joyfulness,
When all is calm and free,
Just remember one thing,
I your friend will be.

For friends will come,
And friends will go ,
Each and everyday.
So just remember one thing,
I am here to stay.

Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Copyright 2009 Brenda A. Ysaguirre